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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.36, 280.98 and 65.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.36, 280.98 and 65.59 is: 98.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.36 : 280.98 = 65.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.36/280.98 = 65.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.36x = 280.98 × 65.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.36x = 18,429.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,429.48/187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.36

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